Title
Meeting with 22nd District Legislative Delegation
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Meet with the 22nd District members of the State Legislature to discuss priorities for the 2026 Legislative Session.
Report
Issue:
Whether to meet with the 22nd District members of the State Legislature to discuss priorities for the 2026 Legislative Session.
Staff Contact:
Susan Grisham, Legislative Liaison, 360.753.8441
Presenter(s):
22nd Legislative Delegation Members
City Councilmembers
Background and Analysis:
Annually, the Olympia City Council meets with the 22nd District members of the State Legislature to discuss priorities, issues of interest, and the upcoming Legislative Session. Expected to meet with the City Council are Senator Jessica Bateman, Representative Lisa Parshley, and Representative Beth Doglio from the 22nd Legislative District.
This year, the City has a new lobbying team in Capitol Path, which provides the opportunity to take a fresh approach to the City's state legislative engagement. In contrast to previous years, the City Council presented the 22nd Legislative Delegation with a finalized legislative agenda. This year, the City Council will present the City's legislative agenda in draft, which will create space to learn more about the delegation's priorities for the upcoming legislative session. The final 2026 Legislative Agenda will then be brought forward for City Council approval at the January 13th City Council meeting.
Given the upcoming short legislative session and the State's anticipated budget shortfall, this updated approach will enable the City to concentrate its advocacy on the most impactful priorities while laying the groundwork for future legislative initiatives.
Climate Analysis:
The agenda item does not have direct impacts on climate goals; however, the City's legislative advocacy includes climate issues.
Equity Analysis:
The agenda item does no...
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